Sorbus alnifolia

Micromeles alnifolia

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Micromeles
Species:
Micromeles alnifolia
USDA Symbol:
SOAL9

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
yellow, orange, red

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI